Plainfield, IN – Eastbound lanes of I-70 are shut down this morning at the 61-mile marker following a crash that prompted a full closure and significant traffic disruption, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) West Central office. The crash occurred before sunrise, and emergency responders remain on scene directing traffic and managing cleanup efforts.
According to INDOT, all eastbound traffic is being diverted onto State Road 39, creating heavy backups in the area. Camera images from the scene show multiple emergency vehicles, including police, fire, and medical units, positioned along the interstate and nearby access roads. Flashing lights and traffic cones are guiding drivers through temporary detours while crews work to secure the scene.
Motorists traveling through the area should expect delays and are strongly encouraged to avoid the stretch of I-70 eastbound near Plainfield until the roadway reopens. No estimated time of reopening has been provided as responders continue their work.
The closure affects a critical corridor for morning commuters heading toward Indianapolis, as well as commercial trucking routes passing through Hendricks County. With traffic rerouting onto SR-39, congestion is likely to spill over into nearby intersections and local roads.
Drivers planning to use I-70 this morning should seek alternate routes and check live traffic updates before heading out. Conditions may change quickly as crews work to clear the crash site.
